Roy Thompson [email protected], (817) 555-3400 19 Orrington Ave. #213, Evanston, IL 60208
EDUCATION Northwestern University, The Graduate School and The Family Institute Evanston, IL Master of Arts in Counseling, GPA: 3.9/4.0 June 2018 Honors/Awards: Harris Scholar, Mental Health Human Rights Clinic Participant
Boston College, College of Arts & Sciences Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, GPA: 3.8/4.0 May 2017 Honors/Awards: Cum Laude; Member of Psi Chi (The International Honor Society in Psychology); Student Research Award-Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Fall 2016/Spring 2017
CLINICAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE The Family Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL September 2016 – Present Counseling Practicum Trainee • Complete 80+ hours of face-to-face counseling and receive 100+ hours of group and individual supervision • Provide direct clinical service to 15+ weekly clients aged 15-32 years • Treat presenting issues of depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, interpersonal relationships and body image
Past 2 Present Project, Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA October 2015 – May 2016 Research Assistant • Collected data, developed recruitment strategies and corresponded with 45+ participants to measure the effects of childhood experiences on adult development • Awarded a $2500 grant for a research project entitled “Does impulsive personality lead to college binge drinking?: Examining the relationship between impulsivity and binge drinking among college students”
WORK EXPERIENCE Residential Services, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL August 2016 – Present Assistant Residence Director/Hall Government Officer • Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to foster vibrant and inclusive residential environments • Serve as primary advisor to 3 hall governments and offer guidance, training, and support to 15 lead members • Coordinate and implement the election process, manage executive board meetings, and facilitate the revision of constitutions
Tufts Summer English Language Programs, Tufts University, Medford, MA June 2016 – August 2016 Resident Counselor • Provided supervision and guidance to 19 international students and 3 student leaders • Instructed residents on crisis response, identifying binge drinking behaviors, and active listening techniques • Fostered immersion to life at Tufts University and the United States by creating educational presentations and leading cultural trips around the greater Boston area
Boston University Orientation, College of Arts & Sciences, Boston, MA March 2015 – January 2016 Student Advisor • Served as a peer mentor and leader to a group of approximately 15-18 incoming students at each Orientation session • Conducted small group meetings and discussions with students and families, explaining academic policies and requirements
Billings Office of the Clinical Psychiatry Department, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA February 2014 – December 2015 Office Assistant • Verified insurance claims of Boston Medical Center psychiatric patients and processed session billing • Managed clinical documents and updated insurance provider information through online office system
AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE American Mental Health Counselors Association 2016 – Present Student Support Network, Boston College April 2015 UMOJA, Boston College Black Student Union 2012 – 2014 Cultural Mentorship Program, The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, Boston College 2012 – 2014